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Open the drop-down list of versions
and choose an earlier Windows ver-
sion. If you know which version the
program was designed for, choose
that. Otherwise, choose Windows XP
(Service Pack 3). If that one doesn't
work, you can come back later and
try the next-latest version, and so
on, until you find the one that works.
Click OK. Then try running the
program again to see if the new set-
tings help.
Think It Over
Desktop Shortcuts
Some people like to have shortcuts for all
the applications they use on the desktop,
so they can access them easily without
having to use the Start menu. Their
desktops become covered with dozens of
icons over time. Other people prefer to
keep the desktop clean, showing only the
Recycle Bin, and they pin shortcuts only
to the taskbar and Start screen. What is your preference, and why? Are there any drawbacks to pin-
ning lots of icons to the desktop? To the taskbar? To the Start screen?
Security versus Convenience
How important is your privacy on your computer? Is it worth it to you in terms of privacy to have
a separate user account from everyone else who uses your computer? Do you feel more comfort-
able stepping away from the computer while you are logged in if you use the Lock feature to
password-protect it from others? Or would you rather have the computer be completely open to
everyone in your family, with no private information?
New Applications
Suppose you bought a new application and it doesn't use either a Ribbon or a menu system, at
least not like the ones you have encountered before. How would you figure out how to use the
program? What are some of the resources that might be available to you?
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